State Authorization

For Texas Tech University to offer (online or correspondence) courses in a state other
than Texas, Texas Tech must first comply with that state's requirements. These requirements
differ from state to state, with requirements being more rigorous and expensive in
some states than others.

States Authorized for Distance Education by Texas Tech

Authorized States

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

District of Columbia

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

Ohio

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Pending States

Kansas

North Dakota

Not Authorized States

Minnesota - Texas Tech University will not be pursuing authorization in Minnesota. Therefore, Texas Tech will not accept students residing in Minnesota for online programs/courses.

Oregon

Texas Tech is currently working to gain authorization to offer online courses in the
remaining states. If your state is not listed above, please contact elearning@ttu.edu to inquire about the current status of your state.

Online Programs and More

Texas Tech University is authorized to deliver 100% online programs in the states
indicated in red. Any activity outside the state of Texas beyond electronic communication
between the university and the individual student may trigger the need for additional
authorization*. Approval to conduct additional program activities outside the state
of Texas may be requested by submitting the Outside the State of Texas Activity Request Form at least one semester before the desired start date of the expected activity.

*Examples of activities in other states which may trigger the need for additional
authorization include: